With constant technology development and investment,
Kyungdong is proud of the best technical skill among domestic mines.
Safety System for Mines
It is impossible to overemphasize safety at mines
operated against enormous nature.
That is why Kyungdong designs the central intensive control center and
monitors the entire facilities of mines in real time and makes a full
preparation for safety management such as a remote operation system
for a winch/a battery locomotive car.
In preparation for emergency, special mine rescue training, which carries out actual training according to strict and systematic manual every half year, is a chosen background Kyungdong has been selected as a excellent mine for safety management by the government 9 times in total.
Safety Experience Hall
The existing two-dimensional frame of training was innovatively improved by operating the safety experience hall so that dangerous facilities and
critical accident situations that are difficult to experience directly can be directly and virtually experienced by combining the 4th industrial revolution
VR (Virtual Reality) technology with the field practice training.
| Classification | Type of Hands-on Facilities | How to Operate |
|---|---|---|
| Dangerous Facility Experience Hall |
1. Dangerous Facility Experience
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1. Subjects for Experience
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| VR Experience Hall |
1. VR Safety Experience
|
Composition of Safety Experience Hall
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Impact on Safety
Helmet 900×2000 Seated Type -
Finger Stricture
Experience 1 Set 300×550 Shelf Type -
Electric Safety
Experience 1 Set 2400×2000 Electric Shock/Fire -
VR Experience
4 Sets HTC VIVE VR -
CPR/First-Aid
Experience 1 Set 3500×3000
Special Rescue Crew
Special Rescue Squad
A rescue squad is organized with 21 professional skilled rescue crews in 4 squads equipped with special rescue equipment in order to do prompt and systematic rescue activities upon huge disasters such as gas explosion, water rushing out, fires or collapse etc. and we are equipped with the system available for a prompt response upon emergencies through regular trainings by external agencies and our own trainings for actual situations.
First-Aid Squad
Upon disasters in shaft, the unique field first-aid squad in domestic mines is organized with 30 workers in 6 squads to secure golden time before the special rescue squad arrives at the spot and we are equipped with a perfect system to secure golden time through regular trainings for actual situations and operation and proficiency of special rescue equipment.
Rescue Workers
Upon emergencies at the working sites in shaft, 24 workers at the working sites are selected and utilized as rescue workers at sites in shaft through professional trainings for first aid by the Republic of Korea National Red Cross and repetitive trainings by our own professional first aid instructor.
Photos of Trainings of Special Rescue Squad
Methane Gas Monitoring
Purpose
It is aimed at preventing gas disaster through a prompt emergency response upon detecting methane gas in shaft.
Status of Operation
- A stationary gas detector is installed at coal mining sites and preparation sites for production in shaft and we are equipped with a system that when gas is detected in linkage with the central intensive control center, an automatic warning alarm is sent to the control center and working sites by S/S phone simultaneously and it is possible for prompt responsive actions by step.
- Besides, it is possible to check the status of real-time occurrence at a personal computer by linking the data on gas detection with the ERP system and we are preemptively responding to prevention of gas disaster by analyzing tendency of gas generation through management of the accumulated data.
Block Diagram of Methane Gas Monitoring System
Detecting more than 1% methane gas
Transmitting automatic alarm and an announcement simultaneously by S/S phone to the control center and working sites
⇒ Person in charge : C/C forceful stop of working sites and notifying gas generation by S/S phone
Detecting more than 2% methane gas
Transmitting automatic siren and announcement for evacuation simultaneously by S/S phone to the control center and
working sites
⇒ Person in charge : Announcement by S/S phone to notify gas generation and evacuation
Video Showing Methane Gas Response System
Upon methane gas, a response system at working sites
Mine Safety Equipment
Respirator (BG174)
- Usage : Equipment for respiration worn by mine special rescue crews upon special rescue activities in shaft (gas, fire etc.)
- Time of Use : 4 hours and 30 minutes (upon 200 air pressure charged)
Gas Detector
A stationary gas detector (KDM 5.0G)
- It is installed at places that are expected to generate methane gas such as coal mining sites and preparation sites for production etc. and linked with
the central intensive control center by communication and the monitoring system is maintained all the time. - Range of Detection : CH4 GAS 0.1% ~ 4.7%
A portable digital gas detector (Micro Clip)
- It is a digital gas detector that can be carried by an individual and detect gas automatically and safe works are promoted by giving it to workers of coal
mining, digging and shaft supports. - Range of Detection : CH4 GAS 0.1% ~ 5.0%
A portable analog gas detector (R7)
- It is an analog gas detector that can be carried by an individual and directly measure gas and is operated for supplementing a digital detector at
sections with a large quantity of gas. - Range of Detection : CH4 GAS 0.1% ~ 10%
Rescue Equipment
Self-service respirator (A mask generating oxygen for evacuation from a fire)
Self-service respirator is a one of important equipment as a quick escape from the scene of an accident in the event of a fire in the mine, the entire workshop and restaurant in the mine are prepared for the number of mine workers. All employees are fully trained through regular training.
AED(NF1200)
Upon emergencies such as a patient with cardiac arrest etc. in shaft, AED is prepared at each cafeteria in shaft so that a prompt action can be taken and it is ensured that a prompt use is available by conducting a regular practice training for all employees.
SCBA
Upon a patient with difficulties in breathing in shaft, a portable oxygen tank is prepared at each cafeteria in shaft so that a prompt action can be taken and it is ensured that a prompt use is available by conducting a regular practice training for all employees.
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Respirator
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Stationary Detector
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Micro-clip Detector
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AED
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R7 Detector
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Self-Service Respirator
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SCBA
